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Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States

- Large amount of experience operating Somero S940, S15, S22 and S28 laser screeds as well as Bobcat and Champion graders -Approximately 4 million SF of paving and 2-3 million SF of flat floor -High level of competence in creating and adjusting 3D models for both paving and interior slabs -Proficient in the requirements for routine maintenance of each machine -Some ability to diagnose and resolve more complex mechanical problems -Great ability to manage time between jobs so that all necessary equipment is ready when and where it will be needed next -Assisted other operators in trouble shooting when problems arose -Able to keep a calm demeanor in a chaotic work environment when problems present themselves

Kaukauna, Wisconsin, United States

Quantity take offs and cost estimation for concrete construction in the commercial building sectorProficient with Planswift take off software Collaborated with my seniors to determine labor cost and duration for each project bid Acquired pricing for materials and from subcontractors for each project Communicated with material suppliers and subcontractors to coordinate deliveries and services needed for each projectAssisted teams to determine the appropriate scope of work to bid for each project to maximize potential profitsExecuted change orders to account for scope changes on active projectsReviewed contract documents to assure that all contracted work is covered in our quote pricingExtensive use of Microsoft Excel in creating quotations and quantity take offsCommunicate with project managers to answer questions on each projectHigh level of familiarity with concrete designs for apartment buildings and large distribution centers Familiarity with concrete paving and concrete overlay on asphalt paving

Boone, North Carolina, United States

Consulted customers on what would be the best fit for them depending on their needs and requirementsProvided excellent customer service to all potential customers regardless of their needsResolved customer complaints in a manner that served the customer and the business in the best way possibleScheduled and carried out deliveries Coordinate a complete overhaul of our business after the COVID-19 shutdown Organized the intake of new consignment itemsRecruited new consigners to the businessRecruited new third party vendors to expand business offerings Built new booths for new vendors Instructed new vendors on how to operate our computer system, including how to enter inventory, how to price items, and how to use the space available to themSupervised events at the store such as pop-up markets, and vendor events to help find new customers and vendorsFulfilled roles in all parts of the business when we were short staffed after the COVID-19 shutdownControlled day to day operations of the companyOrganized the warehouse when new shipments of furniture came inAchieved monthly and quarterly sale goals Supervised a diverse group of employees on a daily basis to accomplish goals set by the owner that were not sales relatedExperienced in managing multiple employees with varying backgrounds Expanded sales potential by reaching out to potential clients on a regular basisPromoted from part-time sales associate to operations manager after 6 months with the business

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

InternshipWorked across all lines of business within the conservative energy lifecycle Installed high quality conservative energy products which improved individual client experiencesExperienced in crawl space encapsulation techniques Scheduled energy audits and cost estimates to provide clients with accurate recommendations Successfully recruited new clients by utilization of social skills and a thorough understanding of the companies services and customer desires Developed ways to improve the processes and internal function of the company by working in conjunction with others to create standardized operating proceduresConducted energy audits to better understand the current energy flow throughout client facilities Provided clients with thorough energy usage analysis to best inform them on how to improve the current use of energy Implemented recommended energy saving techniques which optimized building performanceSupported a team whose goal was to fully analyze energy usage within structures

Juneau, Alaska, United States

Served as a naturalist on a whale watching boatExperienced with Coast Guard regulations for small tour boatsUsed knowledge and interpersonal skills to relate to passengers and entertain them for the duration of our excursions Used knowledge of safety guid lines to provide safe and fun experience for passengers

Washington, North Carolina, United States

Gained vast knowledge about all types of paints and when and where to use themTook and filled paint orders from retail, commercial and industrial clients Helped to do bi-annual inventory checks of the entire store and warehouse Used knowledge and interpersonal skills to relate to clients and recommend them the best option for their specific job